Trevor Ariza went buck wild in his first game with the Wizards, but Washington lost anyway. How will he fare the rest of the way, and who else is worth tracking? Dan Besbris breaks down…

Jonathan Isaac - F - Orlando Magic

Jonathan Isaac only managed minutes in the teens (14) for the second straight game and ended up with two points, five rebounds and a steal in Friday’s loss to the Hornets.

Isaac was once again limited by foul trouble, getting the hook after racking up three early on, and then pulled for good with his fourth as Orlando emptied its bench in the blowout. Isaac has trouble limiting his fouls last year so we hope he can get it better under control this season. An intrepid fantasy manager might want to toss a buy-low offer to see if Isaac can be had cheaply. Rookie Mo Bamba threw up a doughnut but added five boards, two assists and a block in the loss.

Mo Bamba came off the bench and scored 15 points (one 3) and added nine rebounds and a block in Friday’s loss to the Spurs.

Bamba did his work in 23 minutes and looks better each game. There’s a possibility he starts slow in Orlando but watch out he he’s let loose later in the season. He’s a high-upside late round flier. Starter Nikola Vucevic had 14 points and 12 rebounds and should have safe top-50 unless he’s traded or shut down.

Jonathan Isaac and Terrence Ross will be on a minutes restriction on Friday vs. the Spurs.

It also looks like Mo Bamba will be available as will all other players but the Magic will stick with Isaac, Vucevic, Gordon, Fournier and Augustin in the starting lineup. Isaac has looked fantastic this preseason and if he can put his ankle issues behind him he could richly reward owners who take him in the mid-late rounds.

[blurb-title player='Mo Bamba' team='ORL' pos='C'] [blurb-fact]Mo Bamba (wrist) is questionable for Friday's game, but did practice on Friday morning.[/blurb-fact] [blurb-opinion]Even if Bamba misses this contest, all indications are that this wrist issue is minor and…

[blurb-title player='Mo Bamba' team='ORL' pos='C'] [blurb-fact]Rookie Mo Bamba said that MRI's taken on his injured wrist came back negative. [/blurb-fact] [blurb-opinion]"We’re just trying to be as precautionary as possible," said Bamba. This shouldn't sway owners…

[blurb-title player='Mo Bamba' team='ORL' pos='C'] [blurb-fact]Mo Bamba is dealing with a bruised right wrist and will not play on Wednesday night.[/blurb-fact] [blurb-opinion]Bamba fell awkwardly on his wrist during Monday's game but an MRI has revealed…

Nikola Vucevic - C - Orlando Magic

Coach Steve Clifford said that he would experiment with Nikola Vucevic and Mo Bamba playing together for some stretches on Friday vs. Flamengo.

This is interesting and would portend well for Bamba’s early season value if both bigs get steady minutes together. Bamba’s developing 3-point shot might ensure enough spacing to make it work. Bamba’s length and athleticism make him an intriguing late round pic though there is some risk while Vooch looks to keep early-midround value and remains a potential trade candidate.

Mo Bamba played the four spot at practice on Wednesday beside Nikola Vucevic.

Coach Steve Clifford said, “I liked a lot of it — a lot to build on.” Bamba is currently listed as the backup center, but some extra minutes at PF would boost his value. With that said re-draft leagues can take him as a stash player late in the draft because the big man may not see significant run until the Magic fall out of playoff contention, though his skill set is interesting even in a limited role.

[blurb-title player='Mo Bamba' team='ORL' pos='C'] [blurb-fact]Mo Bamba scored 12 points on 4-of-5 shooting with three boards, two assists and two 3-pointers against the Sixers on Monday.[/blurb-fact] [blurb-opinion]Bamba's potential in fantasy and reality is sky high…

[blurb-title player='Mo Bamba' team='ORL' pos='C'] [blurb-fact]Steve Clifford said he was hopeful that they will have some package sets where Mo Bamba and Nikola Vucevic can play together.[/blurb-fact] [blurb-opinion]Even though Clifford is hopeful, more often than…

[blurb-title player='Mo Bamba' team='ORL' pos='C'] [blurb-fact]Mo Bamba and Jonathan Isaac will sit out Thursday's game dealing with general soreness.[/blurb-fact] [blurb-opinion]Neither Bamba nor Isaac are hurt in any major fashion, this is just general housekeeping with…

[blurb-title player='Mo Bamba' team='ORL' pos='C'] [blurb-fact]Drew Hanlen, the most prominent skills coach among budding NBA stars drilled tirelessly with Bamba for the three months between the end of his college career at the University of…

[blurb-title player='Mo Bamba' team='ORL' pos='C'] [blurb-fact]Mo Bamba recorded four points, five rebounds, two steals and five blocks in 22 minutes of work against the Suns on Monday.[/blurb-fact] [blurb-opinion]Bamba went head-to-head with the No. 1 overall…